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Brazil vs Mexico halted mid-match due to chanting in stands as protocol kicks in
The international friendly between Brazil and Mexico was stopped during the second haf after reports of homophobic chanting from sections of the crowd at Kyle Field
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Rylan subjected to slew of vile homophobic abuse over his new football series
Rylan Clark has shared examples of the abuse that he has received over the release of his documentary Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me which is on TNT Sports and discovery+
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FA launch investigation after six fans arrested for homophobic Chelsea chanting
Six fans were arrested for homophobic chanting during Chelsea's win over Preston last month, with the FA investigating the incident as they hold the power to heavily sanction the Championship side
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FootballvHomophobia gears up for 'month of action' as Man Utd battle for award
The 15th annual FootballvHomophobia Month of Action will take place over February, with the events being capped off by an awards ceremony where Manchester United and Arsenal have both been shortlisted
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Josh Cavallo demands police action after receiving "endless" death threats
Josh Cavallo is the world's only openly gay top-flight footballer and the Adelaide United star has now opened up on the death threats he continues to receive due to his sexuality
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USA vs Mexico game cut short by referee after homophobic chants
The CONCACAF semi final encounter was halted towards the end of the second half after discriminatory chants were heard coming from the crowd, with the slurs heard again at the end of the game
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Man, 21, handed football banning order after homophobic chanting at Chelsea game
There has been a surge in homophobic incidents throughout the football pyramid this season, with authorities taking action over an incident in Chelsea's draw with Everton in March
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Homophobic nature of 'Chelsea rent boy' chant explained after rise in incidents
The 'rent boy' chant has been heard at at least four Premier League and FA Cup games within the first two months of 2023, with Chelsea Pride hoping to educate supporters on why it is homophobic
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Football's battle against homophobia amid "worst start to a year possible"
The first month of 2023 has seen a surge in homophobic incidents at Premier League, FA Cup, EFL and grassroots games, with the LGBT+ community left feeling unsafe in the sport
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FA now able to take disciplinary action against clubs if fans sing vile chant
The abhorrent ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chant has been heard at recent fixtures and was also directed at Frank Lampard, their former player and manager, during an Everton game
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Man Utd issue statement in response to homophobic chants aimed at Frank Lampard
Manchester United fans were heard aiming a homophobic chant at Frank Lampard during the FA Cup clash against Everton on Friday, and the club have condemned those supporters
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FA releases statement after being told to update rule book by livid Chelsea fans
Homophobic chants were heard during Chelsea's draw with Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with the Blues' LGBT+ supporters group calling on the Football Association to act
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Chelsea fans tell FA to 'update rule book' after supporters left 'unwelcome'
Nottingham Forest's draw with Chelsea on Sunday was marred by the singing of a homophobic chant, with both Premier League sides' LGBT+ supporters groups hitting out